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Whenever I’m cooking, I love the part when I add garlic. It
just fills my kitchen with such a lovely aroma, and makes my mouth water like
crazy. And I have a secret for getting only the best-tasting garlic: I grow it
at home!

Why Grow Garlic?

The thing about garlic is that it’s good in so many
different ways. Not only does it add mouth-watering flavor to everyone’s
favorite dishes (so versatile!), but it’s also useful for a wide variety of
natural health remedies. You don’t have to decide what you’ll be using your
homegrown garlic for; trust me, it will always come in handy.

Immune system

Garlic is a tried and true immune-boosting super food.
Research shows that people taking a daily garlic supplement can reduce their
likelihood of catching colds and flus by a whopping 63%.

Additionally, garlic is useful in treating stubborn Staph
infections. Many people also make their own garlic oil to help speed up the
treatment of ear infections.

Cardiovascular health

When you eat garlic with other foods, it helps your body
deal with their cholesterol better, and prevent it from being stored up. This
will significantly lower your risk of heart disease and stroke.

Garlic is also great for those suffering with high blood
pressure. Eating garlic daily can lower hypertension by up to 8%.

Cancer Prevention

Researchers have discovered that the more garlic a person
eats as a regular part of their diet, the more they can reduce their risk of
stomach cancer, colorectal cancer, and liver cancer.

How to Grow Garlic

Thankfully, garlic is not at all difficult to garden at
home. Whether you have space for just a few plants, or have an outdoor garden
that will accommodate your yearly supply, you’ll do well to add this wonderful
herb to your green thumb repertoire.

Remember, you should only plant organic garlic cloves. Not
only is this much better for your health, but non-organic garlic from
supermarkets is often chemically treated to stop it from sprouting well when
planted.

That being said, here’s a step-by-step guide for gleaning
your very own garlic at home!

1.Plant your garlic before the ground freezes,
usually sometime in October. (If you’re gardening indoors, of course, this
won’t matter!)

2.Use the right soil: loose and fertile. Top your
soil with 2-3 inches of organic matter. Make shallow furrows 6 inches apart.

3.Break apart a large head of garlic. Set aside
only the biggest cloves for planting, and use the smaller ones for your cooking
or natural medicine.

4.Plant cloves 2 inches deep, and 4 inches apart
in the furrows. Make sure the pointier end of the clove is facing up.

5.Fill in the holes with dirt, then water well.
You can add some dead leaves or compost as well. Then you wait.